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Legislation and Regulation

Jury Favors Cannabis Grower in Colorado RICO Suit, Coca-Cola Backpedals on CBD-Infused Beverage Plans: Week in Review

If the Colorado lawsuit had been successful, opponents of marijuana legalization could have dismantled the industry through civil cases brought under federal anti-racketeering laws.

November 2, 2018

New York

Columbia University Receives National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Grant to Study Impact of Medical Cannabis on Opioid Use in Collaboration With Columbia Care

The grant research will build upon Columbia Care's pilot data demonstrating that 62 percent of neuropathy patients decreased or stopped opioid use while taking Columbia Care's dose-metered cannabinoid medicines.

October 31, 2018

New York

In New York, a Bill to Get Public Health Plans to Cover Medical Marijuana

Without insurance coverage, marijuana is too expensive for many who need it.

October 29, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Canada Signs on to U.S.-Led War on Drugs, DEA Places CBD-Based Drug in Schedule V: Week in Review

This week, the DEA placed Epidiolex, a cannabis-derived drug, in Schedule V, marking the first time any drug derived from marijuana has been rescheduled in the U.S.

September 28, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Bill to Allow Medical Marijuana for Pain Management

The bill will allow medical marijuana to be recommended as an alternative to opioid use.

September 26, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York State Task Force Planning Adult-Use Cannabis Bill by January

Directed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the group is drafting a bill to open one of the most promising cannabis markets in the U.S.

September 20, 2018

New York

Mel Frank's Solo Photo Exhibition, 'When We Were Criminals,' Opens in New York City

The show features images from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

September 14, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Manhattan DA's Office Drops More Than 3,000 Open Marijuana Cases

District Attorney Cyrus Vance said the action would serve justice and address racial disparities in the prosecution of marijuana offenses.

September 14, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Marijuana Breathalyzer Key to Recreational Marijuana Legislation in New York

A soon-to-be released breathalyzer that can detect cannabis smoking drivers is said to be a critical element of the future of legalized marijuana in the state.

August 13, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York Takes Another Step Toward Legalization, Pennsylvania Starts Selling Flower: Week in Review

This week’s don’t-miss headlines include New York’s governor establishing a working group to write a bill to legalize cannabis, and flower sales beginning in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana market.

August 3, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Plans to Regulate Adult-Use Marijuana in New York

Cuomo called for the establishment of a working group appointed to draft legislation to legalize and regulate the adult use of marijuana in the state.

August 2, 2018

Legislation and Regulation

New York’s Governor Just Took Another Step Toward Marijuana Legalization

Gov. Andrew Cuomo set up a working group to write a marijuana legalization bill.

August 2, 2018